Merida`s heartland has always been bombproof aluminium hardtails.
The entry level 29er is no exception, it uses a sophisticated TFS frame with the latest technology, full internal cable routing, tapered headtube and inboard disc brake mounts. There's no point making a bombproof frame and then hanging poor components on it. Despite the entry price point they load the Big Nine 15D with as much Shimano componentry as they can due to its reliability.
Features:
Entry level 29er with sophisticated TFS frame
24 gears
hydraulic disc brakes
Loads of Shimano, including chainset and hubs
Frame
TFS - 6061 series aluminium tubing, double butted and technoformed. Tapered head tube. Inboard chain stay mounted disc brake. Internal cable routing and mounts for mudguards and kick stands.